Castle Rock Alimony

Alimony Lawyers Supporting Castle Rock Clients

Spousal support (more commonly known as alimony) can be a sensitive issue in any divorce case. With one of the highest median household incomes in the nation, it’s not uncommon for Douglas County and Castle Rock divorce cases to include alimony as one of the contested issues. Colorado family law courts generally use a formula and time table to calculate both the amount and the duration of alimony payments. However, other factors can impact an alimony case, such as the distribution of marital property or the specific financial needs of each spouse. The financial aspects of a divorce and dealing with the issue of spousal support can become complex and overwhelming. This isn’t the time to go it alone. Let the Castle Rock alimony attorneys at Plog & Stein, P.C. help you navigate these tricky waters. With over 70 years of combined legal experience, we understand what’s needed to effectively deal with your alimony issues. Whether you’re going through a divorce or dealing with a motion to modify maintenance, we can help!

How is Alimony Calculated in Castle Rock?

Under Colorado statute, alimony is technically called “maintenance.” Beginning in 2014, the legislature adopted the following formula to calculate this maintenance: 40% of the higher earner’s gross monthly income minus 50% of the lower earner’s gross monthly income. This equation is used by all courts, including the Douglas County District Court in Castle Rock. If a judge does not use the formula, he or she must explain why. However, if your family’s income exceeds $360,000 per year the formula is not applicable. This does not mean that a court cannot apply it, judges are just not required to consider it. More factors are involved with higher income families such that the courts need more flexibility in their maintenance assessments.

Requests for temporary alimony utilize the same 40%/50% formula. These payments are meant to assist with normal living expenses during the pendency of your divorce case. Separately, the time table for permanent orders is based on the length of the marriage. If your marriage lasted 20 years or less, the time table increases upward, capping out at 50% of the length of the marriage as you move closer to that 20 years. If you and your spouse have been married for over 20 years, the duration of maintenance payments would likely be at least half that time or longer, if not more. In some cases, alimony can continue for life.

For tax purposes, alimony is tax deductible for the payer. Conversely, the recipient of these payments will need to include any alimony received as income. This applies to both temporary and on-going maintenance, so long as it is court ordered. When assessing a maintenance situation, the parties, and particularly the payer, should consider tax implications when considering things like giving more property in lieu of maintenance or making lump sum payouts. Generally, alimony will cease upon the death of either party or remarriage of the recipient. Alimony can generally be classified as either contractual and non-modifiable or with the court retaining jurisdiction as to modify maintenance. A good Castle Rock alimony lawyer will be able to let you know which option best suits your situation.

Securing Your Financial Future

Do not waive your right to alimony without first getting the sound advice of a knowledgeable alimony attorney who understands both the law and the Douglas County court system. Once alimony is waived, you may not return to seek it at a later time. The waiver is forever. Plog & Stein has been helping Castle Rock residents with representation in family law cases for decades, including with spousal support matters. Whether you are in need of spousal support or defending against an alimony request, we can help. Let us take the burden of worry off your shoulders and help you move on to the next chapter of your life. Call us at 303-781-0322 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our family law team.

Plog & Stein also represents clients with all divorce and child custody related issues throughout the Denver metropolitan area, including in Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, and Broomfield County courts.

His passion and ferocity kept me going through this long ordeal.When I first came to Plog & Stein it was simply discuss the renegotiation of child support. Little did I know that within 72 hours I would be retaining Steve Plog for a custody battle. His passion and ferocity kept me going through this long ordeal. I have recommended him to my friends and I would recommend him to anyone with who wants honest and effective representation. Carolyn

★★★★★

I recommend Sarah and the attorneys at Plog & Stein to anyone that has these types of family issues and need strong, knowledgeable representation.I am thankful for the job Sarah McCain did for me in my fight with my ex-wife for visitation rights with my daughter. Sarah and the team at Plog & Stein handled my case in an efficient, affordable, and professional manner. Sarah negotiated a new parenting plan as well as acceptable visiting rights and even a favorable modification in my child support. I recommend Sarah and the attorneys at Plog & Stein to anyone that has these types of family issues and need strong, knowledgeable representation. Tom

★★★★★

At the end of the day he was able to produce a settlement that was fair to both parties.I highly recommend Stephen Plog for anyone in need of a top notch domestic relations attorney. After a 27 year marriage, Stephen represented me in a complicated and sometimes bitter divorce with many unique challenges. At the end of the day he was able to produce a settlement that was fair to both parties but limited my alimony payments to only 3 years. He is smart, cuts to the chase, knows the court system in the Denver metropolitan area and can be trusted to get his clients the best possible settlement. Neal

★★★★★

Their service was outstanding, with prompt responses to all of my questions.Sarah McCain and Plog & Stein were wonderful to me during such a difficult time in my life. Their service was outstanding, with prompt responses to all of my questions and creative ideas throughout the proceedings to help things go smoothly. Sarah's compassion, patience, and expertise were especially invaluable to me. I highly recommend them. Sandy

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We serve clients throughout the State of Colorado including, but not limited to, those in the following localities: Denver County including Denver; Arapahoe County including Aurora, Centennial, Greenwood Village, and Littleton; Broomfield County; Douglas County including Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock, and Franktown; Jefferson County including Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, and Golden; Adams County including Brighton, Westminster, Northglenn, and Thornton; Boulder County; Elbert County including Elizabeth and Kiowa; El Paso County; Weld County; Larimer County.